The Compacts of Free Association and Living in the United States


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As provided for under the Compacts of Free Association, individuals from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau (Palau) may be admitted to the United States and its territories and possessions as nonimmigrants to lawfully engage in occupations and establish residence for duration of stay.

On March 9, 2024, H.R. 4366 or the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act which included the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024 was signed by President Biden and became Public Law 118-42, extending financial provisions of the Compact and updating federal programs services for another twenty years. Find the full text of Public Law 118-42 here.

Find links to guidance and fact sheets from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and other agencies to support citizens from the FSM, RMI, and Palau who are living, working, and going to school in the United States per the Compacts of Free Association.

Department of Education

Department of Homeland Security

Social Security Administration

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